Transcript Welcome to the All Grade Level Parent Meeting

Welcome to the
All Grade Level Parent Meeting
Christina Yun (A-G)
Mary Dillon (H-O)
Rob Young (P-Z)
533-4396
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ext. 7961
Ext. 7964
Ext. 7965
Attendance Office Ext. 7970
Free Tutoring Help:
NHS: After School Tuesdays and Thursdays in Library
Weekly Progress Reports—Thursdays
Parent Connect and www.ths.tusd.org to monitor progress
The College Going Culture
• TUSD Comprehensive Educational Action Plan
Overarching goal: To ensure that students
are fully prepared for any post-secondary
options they wish to pursue
College Going Culture Committee was formed
in 2011
The College Going Culture
• A quality college preparatory program is multi-faceted and
takes place in classrooms, counseling offices, and at home.
Important factors of college readiness include:
- Rigorous high school courses
-High teacher expectations
-Consistent, high quality college counseling
-The timely provision of admissions and financial aid
information
-Parental involvement in the college process
-McDonough, P. (2006). Creating A College Going Culture Conference.
The College Going Culture
• Faculty Involvement:
– Presenting data on college admission requirements to give
faculty and understanding of college counseling as a whole
• Information and Resources:
– Counselors will provide “targeted interventions” for
students who are underrepresented in the college-eligible
population with events such as subject-centered meetings
• Family Involvement:
– Schools will organize topic-specific “Family Nights”
• PSAT and College Planning Night
• Building Academic Success Night
• Four Year Plans:
– Students will develop 4-year plans that will be reviewed
annually with parent, student and counselor input
COMPARISON OF REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT
a. History and Social Studies
TORRANCE HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATION
3 years:
1 year World History
1 year U.S. History
1 semester U.S. Govt.
1 semester Economics
b. English
4 years
c. Mathematics
2 years
d. Science
e. Foreign Language
2 years
1 year Physical
(PSE, Chemistry, Physics)
and 1 year Biological
1 year of a foreign language
or
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA /
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
1 year U.S. History
or
1 semester US History & 1 semester Government
and
1 year World Studies
4 years
3 years (4 recommended)
Algebra 1 + Geometry + Algebra 2
2 years Lab Science (3 recommended)
UC/CSU: 2 yrs. Lab sci.-3 recommended
(Bio., Chem, Physics)
2 years of the same foreign language
(3 or more recommended)
1 year of Fine Arts
f. Fine Arts
g. Advanced Studies
or Additional Requirements
See Above
75 Elective Credits
2 years Physical Education
1 semester Health
Test / Additional Requirements 220 Total Credits
6 Semesters Good Citizenship
Pass CAHSEE in ELA & Math
1 year course in the same subject
1 year of College Prep Electives from the
Torrance High UC/CSU a-g approved list
SAT Reasoning or ACT*
UC:+ 2 SAT Subject tests in different areas**
*If ACT is taken, ACT "Writing" is required for UC
**Proposed to change for the Class of 2012
Main Differences Between H.S.
Grad & UC/CSU Requirements
High School Grad
UC/CSU
D is passing grade
C is passing grade
2 years any math
Alg 1, Geom, Alg. 2 (min.)
1 yr. Foreign Language
OR
1 Art
2 yrs. For. Language (min.)
AND
1 year F/P Art
1 yr. PSE/Chemistry &
1 yr. Biology
1 yr. Bio & PSE-CSU
1 yr. Bio & 1 yr. Chemistry
for-UC at minimum
Remember: Community College is “college”
UC Admission Guidelines
Condensed Version
1. GPA (minimum of 3.0)* in A-G
Summer / 10th / Summer / 11th / Summer-grades
1. Test Scores (SAT or ACT)*
UC will want Writing section of ACT also
2. The number and content of and performance in
completed academic courses beyond the minimum
A-G course requirements
3. The number of and performance in UC approved
honors and AP courses
* A grid is available on the UC website
College Testing Comparison
School
SAT
ACT
Writing
Subj.
Tests
Placement
Timeline
UC
X
X
X
Not for
admission
but some
majors
Subject A
(needed
after
admis.)
May of
11th- Dec
of 12th
CSU
X
X
No
No
(EAP/ELM)
after
admission
May of
11th-Oct
of 12th
Pvt.
Schools
X
X
Maybe
Maybe
?
May of
11th-?
Out of
State
Pref.?
Pref.?
Maybe
Maybe but
not usually
?
May of
11th-?
CA CC
Honors
Sometimes
But not
ECC
Sometimes
But not
ECC
?
Not ECC
No
English/Math Feb/March
of 12th
CA CC
No
No
No
No
English/Math Feb/March
of 12th
Not
Honors
Private & Out of State
Colleges & Universities
Explore your options!!
Go online and look at campuses.
Check the course & test requirements.
Note test & application deadlines.
Visit college campuses!!
Just because there is a higher price
tag doesn’t mean you will pay that!
Community College?
• Transfer to 4 year colleges
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–
–
Transfer/Honors Programs-ECC: 3.1 or higher
Students should be ready for college classes
UC & CSU transfer in junior year
Check with schools to see when a student may
transfer—some may accept before junior year.
• AA/AS degrees
– Offered in academic and vocational programs
• Certificates
– Offered in vocational programs
• Remember: Community College is COLLEGE!
Post Secondary Choices
Setting Goals
• 4 Year Schools (UC, CSU, Out-of State and
Private Schools)
• 2 Year Schools (El Camino, Harbor, etc.)
– Transfer, AA/AS, Certificate?
• S.C.R.O.C./Vocational Schools
• Military
• Work Force
High School Planning
• Be aware of high school graduation and college
admission requirements
• Be aware of community and extra-curricular
opportunities (Clubs, NHS, CSF, ASB)
• Great websites to help plan for your future
UC
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/collegeprep
CSU
SAT
ACT
College
Planning
www.csumentor.edu
www.collegeboard.com
www.Act.org
www.preparingforcollege.usc.edu
www.Fastweb.com (scholarships)
www.ths.tusd.org
TORRANCE HIGH SCHOOL
FOUR YEAR PLAN
Student #
Last Name
First Name
Date of Birth
Date
Class of:
Post High
School Goals
Student is on track for graduation: Yes___ No ____
Total Number of Credits Required for Graduation: 220
English 40
Math 20
Science 20
Phys. Ed. 20
For. Lang/FPArt 10
Electives:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
World History 10
U. S. History 10
Government 5
Economics 5
Health 5
Math
Passed California high school exit exam: Math__ English__
6 semesters “satisfactory” citizenship
9th Grade
10th Grade
1
English
TCE/Health
Math
Science
PE/Sport
Elect.
Elect.
Total Credits
2
11th Grade
1
2
English
World History
Math
Science
PE/Sport
Elect.
Elect.
Total Credits
Summer School Classes for Make-up
Class(es) to take
Summer year taken
12th Grade
1
English
US History
Elect.
Elect.
Elect.
Elect.
Elect.
Total Credits
2
1
English
Govt/Econ
Elect.
Elect.
Elect.
Elect.
Elect.
Total Credits
Class(es) to take
2
Classes for make-up
Credits
Total Credits
Enrichment Classes to Take
Where?
When?
Summer Suggestions
•
For college bound students:
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Make up any semester Ds
Take a class at ECC or Harbor College (10th & 11th)
Summer Programs on College Campuses
If you email Mrs. Dillon she can send you a list.
Meeting high school grad requirements:
– Take summer school to make up classes
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Take “Adult” School Classes for make-up in the fall
TEF hosts summer school at South & North for $$
Talk to your student’s counselor
Be careful taking online classes!!
Schedule for Scheduling
Counselors will see all students two times
•First meeting
•Students will receive an evaluated transcript with review
•Discuss curricular paths and explain choices
•Receive the Honors/AP Commitment Form
•Review the “Four Year Plan” with counselor
•Between meetings
•Students should discuss course options w/parent/teachers
•Get signatures from teacher(s) as needed
•Clarify questions and concerns
•Attend Honors/AP lunch meetings
•Get parent signature on selection sheet
•Second meeting
•Students will return their completed and signed
Course Selection Sheet
•Students will return their signed Honors/AP form
Schedule for Scheduling
• Class of 2014
– 1st meeting Thursday, March 15th
– 2nd meetings begin on Tues., March 21st
• Class of 2015
– 1st meeting on Friday, March 11th
– 2nd meetings begin on Tues., March 19th
• Class of 2016
– 1st meeting on Thursday, March 1st
– 2nd meetings begin on Tues. March 4th
• Please look for the Scheduling Form/4 year
Plan & transcript after your student’s 1st
meeting with his/her class.
• Please review it with your student & sign it.
Thank You
It takes parents, teachers, students and counselors
working together to achieve student success.
Next: Grade Level Meeting
Class of 2014 Annex Cafe
Mr. Young
Class of 2015 Library
Ms. Dillon
Class of 2016 Auditorium
Ms. Yun
After Grade Level Meetings
The Honors Coordinator & AP/Honors Teachers will be
available with information on classes in the…